Researchers Utilized the Chi-Square Test to Examine Tissue Loss and Surgical

question 16

Multiple Choice

Researchers utilized the chi-square test to examine tissue loss and surgical technique utilized. The report a chi-square of 2.38 with a p value of 0.08. If they are correct this means:

• A) There is a statistically significant association between tissue loss and surgical technique.
• B) There is NOT a statistically significant association between tissue loss and surgical technique.
• C) A type I error was made.
• D) A type II error was made.

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